Review by CoMod Carrera 124 of Carrera the D124 Ferrari 330 P3/4 Le Mans 1967 "No. 22" (23731)
Scuderia Filipinetti
" A red Ferrari—that’s not unusual in itself. Since the sister cars with start numbers 23 and 24 had already appeared in the analog lineup, this variant now completes the fleet from the 1967 model year. The visual impression is dominated by the wide white stripe on the roof, and the bold blue rims further set the car apart from the other two red vehicles.
If you place the Ferrari directly on the track straight out of the box, the result is initially unsatisfactory: the rear wheels sink deep into the wheel wells, the rear end sags, while the front end, by contrast, juts upward aggressively. This can’t stay that way...Fortunately, the appearance can be improved in just a few simple steps: the 1/24 chassis come standard with the ability to adjust the front and rear ground clearance separately. Therefore, the rear axle is set to "high ground clearance," while the front axle is left in its factory setting, i.e., "low ground clearance." Additionally, I remove the compression spring from the front axle. With these adjustments, the car sits straight and looks much more appealing on the track. And this applies not only to this color variant but to all versions of the 330 P4 released to date (and, by the way, to the Ferrari 575 as well).
Technically, it’s business as usual, so there’s absolutely nothing new to report. The 330 P4 will probably never be a lap-time hunter for me again. Other cars post significantly better lap times on my test track. However, my test model impresses with axles and rims that run very smoothly, as well as tire grip that rivals that of aftermarket tires. This means the car handles quite smoothly and easily even without any magnets, so it will continue to see occasional use in races in the future.
CoModCarrera 124
Scuderia Filipinetti
" A red Ferrari—that’s not unusual in itself. Since the sister cars with start numbers 23 and 24 had already appeared in the analog lineup, this variant now completes the fleet from the 1967 model year. The visual impression is dominated by the wide white stripe on the roof, and the bold blue rims further set the car apart from the other two red vehicles.
If you place the Ferrari directly on the track straight out of the box, the result is initially unsatisfactory: the rear wheels sink deep into the wheel wells, the rear end sags, while the front end, by contrast, juts upward aggressively. This can’t stay that way...Fortunately, the appearance can be improved in just a few simple steps: the 1/24 chassis come standard with the ability to adjust the front and rear ground clearance separately. Therefore, the rear axle is set to "high ground clearance," while the front axle is left in its factory setting, i.e., "low ground clearance." Additionally, I remove the compression spring from the front axle. With these adjustments, the car sits straight and looks much more appealing on the track. And this applies not only to this color variant but to all versions of the 330 P4 released to date (and, by the way, to the Ferrari 575 as well).
Technically, it’s business as usual, so there’s absolutely nothing new to report. The 330 P4 will probably never be a lap-time hunter for me again. Other cars post significantly better lap times on my test track. However, my test model impresses with axles and rims that run very smoothly, as well as tire grip that rivals that of aftermarket tires. This means the car handles quite smoothly and easily even without any magnets, so it will continue to see occasional use in races in the future.
CoMod
